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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
STAR GENERATION CORPORATION
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-60
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Star Generation Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to
amend a previously approved plan for a 705,000 sq. ft. shopping center. The
amendment consists of a minor modification to the landscaping plan, 155 Dorset Street.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 705,000 sq.
ft shopping center. The amendment consists of minor site modifications.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is University Mall, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 9, 2009.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "IHOP at University Mall South Burlington Vermont,
prepared by Civil Engineering Associates Inc. dated August, 2008, last revised
on June 24, 2009.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Dimensional requirements are not changing as a result of this application.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. No changes are proposed to vehicle access.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site remains unchanged.
Parking
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10. There are no changes to parking provided on site.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is available on
site.
Landscaping
12. The applicant is proposing to replace a previously approved planter box with a
new 3" Black Locust tree of equal value. This is acceptable.
Outdoor Lighting
13. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
14. There are no changes to traffic as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
15. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development
while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe
environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions
of the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to
site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe
pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas.
16. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
17. All parking is existing and no changes are proposed.
(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the
height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or
adjoining buildings.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
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19. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
20. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain
and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship
to the proposed structures.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to
abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb
cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
22. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service connections
shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be
located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the
site.
23. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-09-60 of Star Generation Corporation to amend a previously
approved plan for a 705,000 sq. ft. shopping center. The amendment consists of a minor
modification to the landscaping plan, 155 Dorset Street.
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
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3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to
Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and
void.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer upon installation of the tree.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this C� T6,1U
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Ray nd . Belair, A- ministrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this
decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review
Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $110 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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